Metabo Rotary Hammer - $99
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This seems like an incredible deal, but after looking into it, I don't think it is quite as good as it looks at first.
First, you need a Metabo (not Hitachi) battery. If you already use Metabo, then great, but few of us here do. To get a battery, you are better off getting the kit for $199 plus shipping (about $30), so you are now looking at $230, not $99 as posted.
Second, there are comparable deals available that may be a better buy. For example, this Bosch 18V at Lowes is currently $199 (or $179 after commonly available $20 off or 10% off coupons) and comes with a free HEPA rated vacuum accessory kit that includes a second 4.0Ah battery:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-Bull...mmer-1-Battery-and-Charge-Included/1000578257
So the Metabo kit and Bosch kit are directly comparable (drill, HEPA vacuum, battery, charger), except the Bosch deal comes with an extra 4.0Ah battery.
Both the Bosch drill and Metabo are made in Germany and come with 3 year warranties.
The Metabo is rated at 1.6 ft-lb of impact energy compared to 1.9 ft-lb for the Bosch, so at least in terms of impact energy, the Bosch is a better rotary hammer.
The Metabo is a better (shorter) form factor, but other than that, I don't see the advantage. The Metabo may be a higher-quality build, but I own the Bosch and can state that it is what you'd expect for a German-made tool.
First, you need a Metabo (not Hitachi) battery. If you already use Metabo, then great, but few of us here do. To get a battery, you are better off getting the kit for $199 plus shipping (about $30), so you are now looking at $230, not $99 as posted.
Second, there are comparable deals available that may be a better buy. For example, this Bosch 18V at Lowes is currently $199 (or $179 after commonly available $20 off or 10% off coupons) and comes with a free HEPA rated vacuum accessory kit that includes a second 4.0Ah battery:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-Bull...mmer-1-Battery-and-Charge-Included/1000578257
So the Metabo kit and Bosch kit are directly comparable (drill, HEPA vacuum, battery, charger), except the Bosch deal comes with an extra 4.0Ah battery.
Both the Bosch drill and Metabo are made in Germany and come with 3 year warranties.
The Metabo is rated at 1.6 ft-lb of impact energy compared to 1.9 ft-lb for the Bosch, so at least in terms of impact energy, the Bosch is a better rotary hammer.
The Metabo is a better (shorter) form factor, but other than that, I don't see the advantage. The Metabo may be a higher-quality build, but I own the Bosch and can state that it is what you'd expect for a German-made tool.
techieman33
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If you add the drill to your cart the vac gets added automatically.
superskaterxes
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you can also get one of these to supplement
https://www.ebay.com/i/254457630967...eDySHXcKZvTAM8umcCbBdidO-HIRjHLBoC9DwQAvD_BwE
https://www.ebay.com/i/254457630967...eDySHXcKZvTAM8umcCbBdidO-HIRjHLBoC9DwQAvD_BwE
Brian Puccio
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Metabo batteries are part of the “alliance”, so if you use Mafell or some other German tools, they’re all compatible.
Or, as mentioned above, an adapter to the platform of your choice.
Or, as mentioned above, an adapter to the platform of your choice.
Whoa, both great deals. Thanks for the heads up.
B_Bimmer
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That bosch deal seems stellar if it is in the tool ecosystem you use.
jimbos1ice
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Anyone get theirs yet? Mine came today and to my surprise they sent the full kit with 2 5.2s but the charger was missing, not complaining....
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You got lucky. I only got the bare tool. I'm planning on getting an adapter for my Milwaukee batteries.
I also bought the bare tool with adapter. I just received mine and was going to buy the adapter off ebay but I dont think it will work?
I saw on the latest slickdeals post that someone tried to DIY their own adapter and said it didnt work.
I think the metabo batteries have some form of communication? Not exactly sure, I just have the tool only sitting here.
techieman33
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I have an adapter that showed up yesterday if someone needs it. I ended up canceling the order for the drill, but am now stuck with the adapter. Let me know if you need one, you can have it cheap.